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Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]

Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021 For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author: Brooke Tuozzo
pop
interview
indie pop
samia
album reviews
scout
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]

Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021 With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
indie
interview
indie rock
lowertown
the gaping mouth
Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]
July 21, 2021 We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author: Bryget Chrisfield
interview
indie pop
alternative pop
balu brigada
groove pop
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]

Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021 "I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
jessie murph
when im not around
Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]

Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Inspired by everything from '90s boom bap, funk legends, to classic films, Your Grandparents' debut arrives as a timeless outing.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
album review
your grandparents
thru my window
Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]

Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Lee opens up about the concept behind her new EP, feelings of loneliness, and more.
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
interview
album reviews
elliot lee
alternative pop
queen of nothing
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]

syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021 <i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
syd B
are you feeling it too
are you feeling it too?
Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]

Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]
July 2, 2021 Chinatown Slalom on playing the music industry game, Jack Black, and of course, their latest EP.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
indie pop
Interview
chinatown slalom
meet the parents
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021 In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author: Jolene Latimer
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
trunky juno
good dog
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]

Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
R&B
Soul
rena
holding my breath
Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]

Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]
October 19, 2021 "I hope people get some sense of peace, or wonder, or joy out of it."
Author: DJ Connor
interview
myles cameron
black boys look blue
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Warped Tour Founder, Kevin Lyman, Talks Fyre Festival Disaster & Changes in the Business [INDUSTRY INFILTRATION]

Warped Tour Founder, Kevin Lyman, Talks Fyre Festival Disaster & Changes in the Business [INDUSTRY INFILTRATION]
April 2, 2019 "If you have the money to pay talent up front, all of a sudden you're in the festival business."
Author: Kristin Robinson
interview
industry infiltration
fyre festival
kevin lyman
warped tour
Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]

Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]
November 19, 2019 "It's less like we have to hit a quota and more like people are getting bored of just seeing four dudes in a band."
Author: Tanja Toubro
pop
indie
alternative
interview
pop punk
ali barter
Reeperbahn Festival
hello I'm doing my best
Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]

Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]
March 15, 2022 "I always say if you want your art to outlive your life you need to evolve."
Author: Jessica Magtalas
interview
indie pop
australia
saint lane
CARR Drives Her Ex Insane in  "Sarasota"  [Q&A]

CARR Drives Her Ex Insane in  "Sarasota"  [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 Don't fuck with CARR.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
indie pop
carr
sarasota
Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]

Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]
February 9, 2022 Only two songs into her career and Sophia has all the hallmarks of a seasoned pop veteran.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
sophia alexa
hit and run
Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]

Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]
July 29, 2019 "Hummingbird" is a new mood for the Seattle native, who finds himself typically falling under more somber, acoustic sounds.
Author: Jess Myers
mark diamond
pop
indie
interview
hummingbird
Q&A

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